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Ministry of Defence
Scholarship to Children of Defence Personnel
The total budgetary increase made in the current Academic Year  from the last Academic Year  under the Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme  is Rs.4.125 crore for the children of Defence Personnel from the National Defence Fund on account of increase in the rate of scholarship from Rs. 2000/- pm to Rs. 2500/- pm for boys and Rs. 2250/- pm to Rs. 3000/- pm for girls w.e.f. AY 2019-20.
The total budgetary provision detail is as follows:
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2018-19
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14.025
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5500
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2019-20
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18.150
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5500
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4.125
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This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Shripad Naik in a written reply to Shrimati Sarojini Hembram in Rajya Sabha today.
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President's Secretariat
Heads of Delegations of UN Security Council’s Counter Terrorism Committee Call on the President
Heads of Delegations of the United Nations Security Council’s Counter Terrorism Committee  called on the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan today . They are in India to attend the Special Meeting of the UNSC CTC held in Mumbai and Delhi on 28-29 October, 2022.
Welcoming the delegation members, the President appreciated their gesture of commencing their visit by paying tributes to the 26/11 victims in Mumbai. She said that India as the world’s largest democracy, with one of the most open and diverse societies in the world, has been a victim of terrorism for decades. India has a national commitment to fight the evil of terrorism, in all its forms and manifestations. She emphasized that zero tolerance to all acts of terror, irrespective of its motivations, should continue to be the guiding approach of the international community in shaping the global counter terror architecture.
During the meeting, Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj, Permanent Representative of India to the UN, in her capacity as Chair of the CTC, informed the President about the working of the UNSC CTC and its priorities. Mr Michael Moussa Adamo, President of the UN Security Council and Foreign Minister of Gabon and External Affairs Minister of India, Dr S. Jaishankar also made brief interventions apprising the President of the salient aspects of the UNSC CTC’s deliberations and the way ahead, as outlined in the Delhi Declaration adopted earlier today.
Among the dignitaries who attended the meeting were H.E. Ms Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, Foreign Minister of Ghana, H.E. Ms Reem Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation of UAE, and Ms Megi Fino, Deputy Foreign Minister of Albania. Senior officials of the United Nations, including Mr Vladimir Voronkov, Under Secretary General, United Nations Office for Counter Terrorism were also present on the occasion.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Problems of Fishermen
The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying is implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme  on Blue Revolution: Integrated Development and Management of Fisheries, for overall development of the fisheries sector including welfare of fishers/fish farmers and strengthening of their livelihood in the country. Under CSS assistance is provided for construction of fishermen houses, relief assistance during fishing ban period, Group accident Insurance to active fishers, construction of new pond, renovation of existing pond including input cost, establishment of fish seed hatcheries, craft and gear, construction of landing centres, installation of cages/pens in reservoirs and other open water bodies, training, skill development and capacity building, motorisation of traditional craft, safety of fishermen at Sea, procurement of FRP boats and insulated fish ice holding boxes, rebate on high speed diesel, seaweed cultivation, Bivalve culture, pearl culture, development of post harvest infrastructure etc. Besides, Government of India has also extended the facility of Kisan Credit Card  to fisheries and animal husbandry farmers to meet their working capital needs. The KCC facility will help fishers and fish farmers to meet their short term working capital requirements.
This information was given in a written reply by the Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri Pratap Chandra Sarangi in Lok Sabha today.
Special Service and Features
"Job Fair/Rojgar Mela" for SC/ST Job Seekers
The National Career Service Centre for SC/ST, Government of India, Ministry of Labour and Employment, Directorate General of Employment and Training, Santhome, Chennai-4 is going to organise a "Job Fair/Rojgar Mela" for SC/ST educated Job Seekers only on
26-04-2021 at office premises.
The mela will be held at the premises of National Career Service Centre for SC/ST, Ministry of Labour & Employment, Directorate General of Employment, No. 56, Kuil Thottam, Santhome High Road, Chennai) State Employment Building III Floor), from 9.30 AM to 4.00 PM on 26-04-2021.
Vacancies are available in various private companies in the areas of BPO/Banking/insurance/E-Commerce /Education/ IT /Advertising and FMCG/HR /Marketing and Sales etc. for both freshers and experienced. The salary will be ranging from Rs.10,000/- to 30,000/- per month. Candidates in the age group between 22 years to 35 years can participate. All candidates are requested to bring resume along with educational certificate Aadhar card, community certificate, two passport size photo etc.
For any queries telephone number 044-24615112 may be contacted.
All candidates who attend interview shall strictly follow Covid appropriate behaviour including wearing mask, social distancing, use of sanitizer etc.
This is stated in a press release issued by Shri.Sujit Kumar Sahoo, Sub Regional Employment Office, National Career Service Centre for SC/ST, Chennai.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Removal of corrupt officials
As per the applicable Disciplinary Rules, Government has the right to proceed against the corrupt officials on the basis of available evidence. The Government also, has the absolute right to retire Government officials prematurely on the ground of lack of integrity and ineffectiveness, in public interest as per the provisions of Fundamental Rules  56/, Rule 48 of Central Civil Services   Rules, 1972 and Rule 16  of All India Services  [AIS ] Rules, 1958. These rules lay down the policy of periodic review and premature retirement of Government servants, which is a continuous process.
This information was provided by the Union Minister of State  Development of North-Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Cabinet approves Memorandum of Understanding between India and France in the field of new and renewable energy
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today was apprised of a Memorandum of Understanding  which has been signed between the Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited , India and Commissariat a l energieatomique et aux energies alternatives , French state-owned research entity and BlueStorage SAS, a French Company. The MoUwas signed on 3rd October, 2018 in New Delhi. The MoU was signed in three originals each in Hindi, English and French language.
The objective of the MoU is to define the modalities of discussions concerning, in particular, the future collaboration regarding in a pilot project to provide SECI an e-vehicle charging station with embedded batteries, powered by solar panels and optimized connection to the grid in order to support the Indian governments ambitious plan for the deployment of electrical vehicles by maximizing solar mobility and minimizing its grid impact.
The Memorandum of Understanding will help in strengthening bilateral cooperation between India and France.
Special Service and Features
INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT ORGANISES SECOND TDS AWARENESS PROGRAM FOR THE BENEFIT OF PANCHAYAT PRESIDENTS AND ITS SECRETARIES OF TIRUVALLUR DISTRICT
The Joint Commissionerate of Income Tax, TDS Range-3, Chennai and the Assistant Directorate of Panchayat of Tiruvallur District, jointly conducted a TDS Awareness Programme, under the able guidance of Ms C Tripura Sundari, Commissioner of Income Tax , Chennai and Sh M Arjun Manic, Joint Commissioner of Income Tax, TDS Range-3, Chennai, on Marathan Basis  for the benefit of the entire Panchayat Presidents and its Secretaries of Tiruvallur District, today  at Block Development Office, Sholavaram, wherein, the Panchayat Presidents and its Secretaries coming under the BDO of Sholavaram were participated and got benefitted. At the beginning of the TDS Awareness program, the Income Tax Department and the Participants, Village Panchayat Presidents & its Secretaries of Sholavaram congratulated the ISRO for its successful launch of Chandrayan-3 on 23-08-2023.
This Income Tax – TDS Awareness Program was presided by Sh Parthasarathi and Sh Ramakrishnan Block Development Officers, Sholavaram, further Sh Parthasarathi delivered his Welcome Address.
Sh T V Sridhar, Income Tax Officer and Sh L Rajaraman, Income Tax Officer had elaborately explained the necessity of deduction / collection of tax on certain expenses / receipts, the absolute requirement of remittances of TDS / TCS dues into the central government account in time, the significance of filing of TDS / TCS quarterly statements in time as prescribed in the Income Tax Act,1961.
Ms Janaki, TDS consultant presented a practical session on how the TDS dues can be remitted into the central government account through online and TDS / TCS quarterly statements can be filed in TRACES portal.
Ministry of Defence
Indian Navy to conduct Mumbai Heritage Run on 13 August 2022
Mumbai Heritage Run Planned along UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Registrations Open for Varuna Run  and Samudra Run 
Mumbai, 10th July 2022
The Indian Navy is conducting a unique, one-of-a-kind 10 km run around the Heritage District of South Mumbai on 13th August 2022, with the aim of promoting the vibrant heritage of the city. The event is seen as the inaugural edition of the Indian Navy Mumbai Heritage Run and is being organised as part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, year-long festivities that mark India's 75th year of Independence. Many buildings along the planned route are listed UNESCO World Heritage Sites, with the beautiful Victorian-Gothic and Art Deco ensemble.
Registrations for the event are open and filling up fast. The event has two distance categories:
1. The 10 km Varuna Run covering 32 way points of historic interest.
2. The 5 km Samudra Run covering 19 way points of interest.
Registration fees are Rs. 1275/- and Rs. 975/- respectively for the two runs.
Only limited slots are available - so those interested are requested to register quickly at the following link:
https://youtoocanrun.com/races/indian-navy-mumbai-heritage-run-2022/?utm%20source=Refer&utm%20medium=Press%20Release&utm%20campaign=INMHR
Mobile App and Heritage Walk
In another unique feature, a companion mobile app is being developed to narrate to race-participants nuggets of information and interest of over 30 points of significance along the route. For members of the public, each of these thirty-odd iconic buildings will display narratives in text over the long weekend , describing to them their heritage value. An interesting heritage walk is also planned along the 10 km route on the eve of the run and will remain open to the general public.
Western Naval Command will be assisted by YouTooCanRun, who is also the race management partner. The Navy hopes to highlight to Mumbaikars several aspects of the picturesque architecture and iconic identity of South Mumbai through the run. The Navy is organising the event in partnership with other stakeholders of Mumbai's heritage legacy.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Face Authentication for Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi
The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi , a Central Sector Scheme, aims to provide financial assistance to cultivable landholding farmer families across the country, subject to specific exclusion criteria. Under this Scheme, an annual amount of Rs. 6000/- is transferred in three equal installments of Rs. 2000/- directly into the Aadhaar Seeded bank accounts of the farmers.
Since its inception, the PM-KISAN scheme has leveraged technology to enhance its implementation and administration. A farmer-centric digital infrastructure ensures the scheme's benefits reach all farmers nationwide, eliminating middlemen involvement. The Government of India has disbursed over Rs 2.60 Lakhs Crores to more than 11 Crore farmers, of which over 3 Crores are women farmers. PM Kisan Scheme stands as one of the largest Direct Benefit Transfer  schemes globally, directly transferring funds to farmers' Aadhaar-linked bank accounts, bypassing intermediaries.Under the PM Kisan scheme, a notification under section 7 of the Aadhaar  Act, 2016 has been issued, permitting the Government to utilize farmers' Aadhaar for verification purposes, including eKYC.
The PM-KISAN mobile app was launched in February 2020, with the provision for e-KYC through face authentication introduced in June 2023. The PM Kisan Mobile App, featuring Face Authentication, enables farmers to complete their e-KYCs effortlessly from their mobile devices. This user-friendly App is available for download on Google Play Store for Android phones. During the pilot testing phase, over 2.0 lakh farmers completed their e-KYC across the nation using the PM-KISAN mobile app's face authentication feature. Currently, around 8.0 lakh farmers have accomplished their e-KYC through this mobile App. As part of the facial e-KYC process, farmers are required to provide digital consent before their faces undergo scanning.
To bridge the digital divide, the PM-KISAN mobile App offers flexible provisions. Farmers can complete their own e-KYC through the app and assist up to 100 other farmers in their vicinity with their e-KYCs. Additionally, state government officials, including district, block, and village-level nodal officers, can perform e-KYC for 500 farmers using their registered mobile numbers. The PM Kisan scheme's services are also accessible through more than 4.0 lakh CSCs across the country.
Furthermore, various steps have been taken by respective state/UT Governments and the Central Government to raise awareness about the scheme and its digital features. Text messages in regional languages are sent to all PM Kisan beneficiaries at different stages of the scheme. Social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, etc., are utilized by the Central and State Governments to engage the farmers and make them aware about eligibility criteria, mandatory verifications and the process to avail the benefits of PM KISAN scheme.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Education
Special campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters organised by Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education
Campaign is to minimize pendency, institutionalize swachhata, strengthen internal monitoring mechanism, train personnel in records management, and digitize physical records
As part of the Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters , Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education was able to minimize pendency of various matters during the period December 2022 to August 2023 as follows:
• PG receipts and disposal: 95.71% Public Grievances have been disposed of .
• References from MPs: 75.10% references received from MPs have been disposed of .
• Parliamentary Assurance: 59.50% Parliamentary Assurances have been disposed of .
• PG appeals: 90.50% Public Grievances appeals have been disposed of .
• Total files weeded: 79.87% files have been weeded which were identified for weeding .
• Cleanliness campaign conducted on 189 Higher Educational Institutions.
The Ministry is committed to minimizing pendency and ensure Swachhata in its premises and its Higher Education Institutes. The objectives of the campaign are to minimize pendency, institutionalize swachhata, strengthen internal monitoring mechanism, train personnel in records management, digitize physical records for improved records management and to bring all ministries/departments on one single digital platform.
Several initiatives have also been taken at the Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi, that houses a cluster of Ministries/Departments. To de-clutter the corridors and lift lobbies of dumped furniture and fixtures, a centralized dumpyard with enclosure has been created where such wastes is transported at periodic intervals and disposed of as per laid down procedure. This initiative has freed up corridors and lift lobbies of redundant material enabling smooth movement inside the free circulation areas and reducing fire hazards. A recycle unit has also been proposed to be set up at the premises.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister remembers Shaheed Bhagat Singh on his birth anniversary
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Shaheed Bhagat Singh on his birth anniversary. Shri Modi also shared a video of his thoughts on Shaheed Bhagat Singh.
The Prime Minister posted on X;
“Remembering Shaheed Bhagat Singh on his birth anniversary. His sacrifice and unwavering dedication to the cause of India’s freedom continue to inspire generations. A beacon of courage, he will forever be a symbol of India's relentless fight for justice and liberty.”
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Financial assistance towards MSMEs
Government has taken a number initiatives for providing financial assistance to the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises  to cope with the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic which inter-alia include measures such as :
- Rs. 20,000 crore Subordinate Debt for MSMEs,
- Rs. 4.5 lakh crore Collateral free Automatic Loans under Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme  for businesses, including MSMEs.
- Rs. 50,000 crore equity infusion through MSME Fund of Funds
- Rs.15,000 crore Special Refinancing Facility for Small Industries Development Bank of India  from RBI as a specific response to COVID-19 for on lending/refinancing purposes
- Credit Guarantee Scheme to facilitate loans to 25 lakh persons through Micro Finance Institutions,
- Rs 30,000 crore Special Liquidity Scheme for NBFCs/HFC/MFIs,
- Rs. 90,000 crore partial Credit Guarantee Scheme 2.0 for Liabilities of NBFCs/MFIs.
In view of the challenges faced by taxpayers due to the outbreak of Novel Corona Virus , the Government of India has taken several taxation related measures for the industries including MSMEs which inter-alia include measures such as :-
- extension of various time limits for compliances and statutory actions under the taxation laws
- extension of date for filing declaration under the Direct Tax Vivad se Vishwas Act
- issuance of corporate tax refunds,
- extension of the date of incorporation of eligible start up for claiming deduction under the relevant provisions of income tax act,
- extending the date for making various investment/payment for claiming deduction under Chapter VIA-B of the Income Tax
- Concessional rates of interest in lieu of the normal rate of interest of 18% per annum for delayed tax payments.
This information was given by Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Shri Narayan Rane in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha.
Prime Minister's Office
PM meets crew of Navika Sagar Parikrama
Six women officers of the Indian Navy, who are due to circumnavigate the globe on the sailing vessel, INSV Tarini, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi today.
This is the first-ever Indian circumnavigation of the globe by an all-women crew. They will begin their voyage later this month from Goa, and expect to return to Goa in March 2018, after completing the circumnavigation. The expedition has been titled Navika Sagar Parikrama. The Parikrama will be covered in five legs, with stop-overs at 4 ports: Fremantle , Lyttleton , Port Stanley , and Cape Town .
INSV Tarini is a 55-foot sailing vessel, which has been built indigenously, and was inducted in the Indian Navy earlier this year.
During the interaction, the crew explained details of their upcoming voyage to the Prime Minister. Prime Minister wished the women crew well, and said he would keep track of their progress around the world. He exhorted them to project India’s capabilities and strengths across the world. He also encouraged them to write and share their experiences, after the successful completion of the voyage.
The vessel will be skippered by Lt. Commander Vartika Joshi, and the crew comprises Lt. Commanders Pratibha Jamwal, P Swathi, and Lieutenants S Vijaya Devi, B Aishwarya and Payal Gupta.
Ministry of Finance
Monthly Review of Union Government of India for the month of April 2019 for the Financial Year 2019-20
The Monthly Account of the Union Government of India for the month of April 2019 has been consolidated and reports published. The highlights are given below:-
The Government of India has received Rs. 97,631 crore  for April 2019 comprising Rs. 71,637 crore Tax Revenue , Rs. 23,293 crore of Non Tax Revenue and Rs. 2,701 crore of Non Debt Capital Receipts. Non Debt Capital Receipts consists of Recovery of Loans  and Disinvestment of PSUs .
Rs.49,544 crore has been transferred to State Governments as Devolution of Share of Taxes by Government of India upto this period which is Rs. 6,245 crore lower than the previous year.
Total Expenditure incurred by Government of India is Rs. 2,54,679 crore , out of which Rs. 2,24,091 crore is on Revenue Account and Rs. 30,588 crore is on Capital Account. Out of the Total Revenue Expenditure, Rs.19,557 crore is on account of Interest Payments and Rs. 68,974 crore is on account of Major Subsidies.
Ministry of Electronics & IT
Guidelines for Operationalisation of Production Linked Incentive Scheme 2.0 for IT Hardware approved
Date for accepting applications under the scheme extended till 31st July
Production Linked Incentive  Scheme 2.0 for IT Hardware was notified vide notification No. CG-DL-E-30052023-246165 dated May 29, 2023 with a budgetary outlay of ₹ 17,000 crore. The scheme is aimed at broadening and deepening the IT hardware manufacturing ecosystem in the country.
In this regard, the Operational Guidelines of Production Linked Incentive Scheme 2.0 for IT Hardware has been finalised and are available at following URL:
https://www.meity.gov.in/esdm/production-linked-incentive-scheme-pli-20-it-hardware
The application window for receiving applications under PLI Scheme 2.0 for IT Hardware has been extended till July 31, 2023. The portal is open for accepting interest the of the target companies is accessible at : https://pliithw.com/
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